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A woman in Greater Noida West lost her newly purchased iPhone 18 Pro after two motorcycle-borne men allegedly asked whether it was the new iPhone before snatching it from her hand.

Sharif had previously praised Trump for helping facilitate the ceasefire, while India has rejected claims of third-party mediation.

President Droupadi Murmu urged popular film stars not to endorse products that could harm people's health, saying celebrities have a strong influence on young people.

The mother of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide on September 18, alleged that her son had told the family he was facing casteist slurs and torture at the institute. His father has accused a professor and others of caste-based harassment, leading to an FIR.

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Tuesday after NC MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi demanded restoration of holidays linked to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and suggested reconsidering the holiday marking Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary. The demand triggered strong protests and sloganeering by BJP legislators, with the Speaker intervening to restore order.

TRAI has introduced new rules requiring telecom operators to provide shorter-validity Special Tariff Vouchers for voice, SMS and data services. The move aims to improve flexibility for consumers, especially low-income users and those who do not require bundled data plans

India on Tuesday condemned Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces, which Afghan authorities and the UN said killed three civilians and injured four. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed condolences and reaffirmed India's support for Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Google has been fined 403 million by Ireland's Data Protection Commission for violating EU privacy rules over its handling of users' location data. The regulator found issues involving Web & App Activity, Location History and Location Accuracy between 2018 and 2020 and ordered Google to comply with GDPR requirements within six months.

The alleged Rs 550-crore 'fake silver' offerings controversy at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine has reached a crucial stage, with police informing the Court that statements of certain senior Shrine Board officials are yet to be recorded. The police have also received 116 pages of official records along with substantial CCTV footage and electronic data, which are being examined as part of the ongoing enquiry.

The Nifty fell 85.30 points to 23,329, ending a four-day gain due to selling in IT and financial sectors amid mixed sectoral trends.

Nandan Yadav, the main accused in the Jamui minor assault and molestation case, was injured in a police encounter on Tuesday, sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. He was taken into custody and admitted to Jamui Sadar Hospital. Another accused, Hareram Yadav, was also injured

Winners this year are: Yami Gautam, who has been named Best Actress for Article 370, while Mammootty (Bramayugam) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) share the Best Actor honour. Article 370 has won Best Feature Film, Randeep Hooda has won Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.

Pregnant Leigh-Anne Pinnock made London Fashion Week's debut for Di Petsa's 'Holy Milk' collection. She walked the runway showcasing her baby bump in an all-white ensemble featuring a sculptural lactating bralette that released liquid for a breastfeeding-inspired effect.

Merchants receiving up to Rs 1 lakh monthly through UPI are also exempt from MDR. NPCI said GST paid on MDR can be adjusted against output GST liability, while UPI person-to-person transactions will remain completely free.

India clinched their first gold medal of the Asian Games 2026 in Japan after producing a dominant performance against Sri Lanka in the women's cricket final. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. delivered a complete performance, first piling on the runs and then dismantling Sri Lanka's batting line-up to secure a comprehensive victory.

Tensions between the US and Iran escalated as Washington warned that Iranian airlines could face global shutdowns through secondary sanctions. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major flashpoint amid disruptions to shipping, while attacks involving Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia have added to regional instability.

Gold prices slipped below Rs 1,53,400 on the MCX, while silver fell below Rs 2.40 lakh per kg as rising US Treasury yields and expectations of further rate hikes weighed on precious metals.

Product leader Yaroslava Mazepina reveals how targeting overlooked customer friction and solving the right problems creates durable business value, retention, and competitive advantage

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The petitioner argued that rules concerning the National Song fall under the Union government, while the Karnataka government maintained that singing the entire song is not mandatory. The issue has triggered a political controversy in the state.

Veer Pahariya's Prem Keetanu trailer offers a glimpse into a youthful romantic comedy revolving around a complicated love triangle. The film also marks Aafiya Sayed's Bollywood debut and stars Aparshakti Khurana. Prem Keetanu will be released on October 2, clashing with Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3

Bombay High Court quashed a GST demand of over 79.7 crore against Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment, ruling that cinematographic films do not become information technology software through digital delivery.

As contactless authentication, AI agents, biometric security and multi-rail payments expand globally, India is positioning UPI to support faster, safer and increasingly autonomous digital transactions.

Karan Johar has announced a film on Rameshwar Nath Kao, the founder and first chief of R&AW. Based on Nitin Gokhale's book R.N. Kao: Gentleman Spymaster, the film is slated for theatrical release on August 11, 2028.

Two separate cases of alleged crimes against minor girls have emerged in Delhi. In Sadar Bazaar, a Class 6 student was allegedly sexually assaulted inside a shop after being restrained, and a 56-year-old accused was arrested.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, died at the age of 76 on Monday morning. The reason for his death has not been specified

Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who ended his 18-year association with the franchise, primarily at the helm of their coaching staff, before taking up a role with England cricket. In July, he was named their men's Test head coach.

Discover what makes AI truly agentic in test automation: autonomous multi-step execution, seamless handoffs, and 11 specialized testing lifecycle agents.

Learn what IDV means in bike insurance, how it is calculated using depreciation, and why choosing the right value balances your premium with claim payout.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is set to replace manual counting of devotees' cash offerings with cash recycler machines at the shrine in Katra. Two machines have already been installed, with six more being added, and manual counting is expected to end within 15 days to improve transparency, security and efficiency.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took an apparent swipe at former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over her past remarks on the Tricolour, saying the national flag is today being held high with pride across Jammu and Kashmir. He also called for a united societal effort to combat terrorism, narco-terrorism, substance abuse and corruption.